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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517, 775.68 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517, 775.68 and 228.40 is: 342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517 : 775.68 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517/775.68 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517x = 775.68 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517x = 177,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,165.31/517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.68

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